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US Hosts Doping-Allowed Enhanced Games with $1M Sprint Prize

5/24/2026

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The United States (U.S.) hosted the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas with 42 athletes in track, swimming and weightlifting.
Aron D'Souza and Maximilian Martin, backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr., son, offered $250k for wins and $1m sprint bonuses.
Competitors, including Canadians Mitchell Hooper and Boady Santavy, used testosterone, HGH, EPO or steroids, prompting condemnation from the IOC and WADA.
Swimmer Hunter Armstrong will compete clean to chase cash.

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Story summary

The United States (U.S.) hosted the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas with 42 athletes in track, swimming and weightlifting.
Aron D'Souza and Maximilian Martin, backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr., son, offered $250k for wins and $1m sprint bonuses.
Competitors, including Canadians Mitchell Hooper and Boady Santavy, used testosterone, HGH, EPO or steroids, prompting condemnation from the IOC and WADA.
Swimmer Hunter Armstrong will compete clean to chase cash.